Register



J. Ll STEARNS.

Man 250571923.

REGISTER. FILED SEPT. 3o. 192|.

Patented lidar.. Zijl., i923.

Application filed September 30, 1321. Serial No. 504,304.

10 all whom t may concern.'

Be it known that l, Josnrn L. S'rnAnNs, a citizen ot the United States of America, residing at Detroit, in the county of `Wayne and .State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Registot'. ot' which the following is a specifica- M.. reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

rlhe invention relates to registers, and more particularly to wall registers which are provided with a hinged valve or closure.

it is the object of the invention to proviii nie s f 1jr or olosuic into mi L, c s. and r locking the in closed position, and the invention consists in the novel means tor accoinplishing this purpose as hereinafter set forth.

ln the drawings,

Figure l is a sectional perspective view ot a register to which my improvement is applied.

Figure 2, cross section showing the adjusting and locking device in the open position of the valve.

Figure 3, is a similar view showing the closed and locked position.

A is the register fra-ine, preferably formed ot pressed sheet metal, and B, is the open grid which is shown as integral with the trarne. C, is lid or valve which is hinged at its upper edge to the trame A, as indicated at D,-and which is capable of being closed down to Completely cover the open grid. E is the conductor pipe for supplying hot air to the register, and in which the lid C swings.

To adjust and to lock the lid C in diiiierent positions l have provided an adjuster ot the following construction: F is a bracket secured to the lid C and projecting outward there-troni. G is a bar pivotallg7 attached at Fi to the bracket F, and provided on its under side with a series of notches l. Both the bar G and the bracket F are adapted to project outward through an opening in the lgrid. and the proportions are such that when the bar is turned as indicated in Figure 8 its inner side will rest against the grid and will hold the lid or valve in closed position. @n thc other hand, when the bar is in the position shown in Figure l and Figure 2, it may be pressed inward to swing the lid or valve and the notches l engaging with one ot the bars of the grid will hold said lid or valve in different positions ot adjustment. To lock the lid C in closed position the bar G is provided with a portion G projecting beyond the pivot l-l and engageable with a bar J of the grid. lWhen the bar G is swung upon its pivot the portion G will move through an arc which would be intercepted by the bar d and by reason ot the resiliency of the grid and lid such swinging movement is permitted and the projecting portions Grr will pass into the aperture adjacent to the bar il. in the same manner the bar G may be swui upon its pivot into engagement with the bar il, inwhich position the entire face ot the bar G will lie against the outer :tace of the grid. The bar G is further provided with a lock shoulder K :fior engaging with the bar ot the grid. This prevents the portion troni accidentally swinging out ot en @agement with the bar J. Thus in the position shown in Figure 3 the lid is effectively loclred in closed position; however. it may he unlocked and opened at any time by nierely li'f'ting up on the free end ot the bar G which {irst disengagjjes the shoulder K from the bar il and then swings the portion G; swin ing` the .inetal to permit said portion to pass the bar il, atter which the lid may be moved to open position and held by the notches l.. fhese notches l are so spaced as to give the desired positions ot adjustment ot' the lid or valve, and they are also preferably spaced so that in open position the `free end ot the lid will rest against the back wall ot the conductor E as shown in Figure l. The same register may be used with conductors ot different depth and by proper siiiacing oi the notches l the lid may be locked against the rear wall of the conductor whatever its dimensions may be.

rihe device constructed as described is eX- ceedingly simple and inexpensive. It is also easy to manipulate and will remain operative lat all times.

iihat l claiirL my invention is;

l. rlhe combination. with a grid and a swinging closure hinged thereto. of an actuating member for said closure pivotally attached thereto and projecting outward through. an aperture in said grid, said inember comprising a notched bar 'for engagingy one of the bars oi the grid to hold the closure in different positions of adjustment and a portion projecting beyond the pivot for locking said closure in closed position.

2. The combination with a grid and a swinging closurehinged thereto, of a bracket secured to said closure projecting outward through an aperture in said grid, a bar pivotally attached to said bracket having a notched portion for engaging one of the bars of the grid to hold said closure in ditH ferent positions oi' open adjustment, and a projection` on said bar extending beyond said pivot for springing into engagement with asecondbar of the grid to lock said closure in closed position.

3. The combina-tion with a grid and a swinging closure therefor, of a bracket projecting outward from said closure through an aperture inv said g id, a bar pivotally attached to said bracket having a notched por tiononione side of the pivot for engaging the gridV` on one side of said aperture and holding said closure in diiierent positions ot adjustment, said bar having a portion projecting on the opposite side of the pivot swinging in an arc whic would be intercepted by the portion oit the grid on the opposite side of said aperture, the parts being yielding and resilient to permit oi" springing into and out of engagement. n

t. in 'combination with a grid of a swinging closure therefor, a bracket projecting outward from said closure through an aperture in said grid, a bar pivoted to said bracket having a portion on one side o the pivot notched for engagement with the grid on one side of` said aperture to hold said closure in different positions of adjustment, said bar havingra portion on the opposite side ot Said pivot `for springing into locking engagement with the grid and a shoulder on ini-agora said bar for holding said locking portion from accidental displacement.

5. lI'he combination with a grid, oit a swinging closure therefor, a bracket projecting outward from said closure through an aperture in said grid, a har-"pivotally at attached to said bracket lying parallel to said grid in the closed position of said closure and having portionson opposite sides oi" the pivot for engagii'ig portions oi' the grid on opposite sides of' saidl aperture to lock the closure in closed position, the parts being suiiiciently yielding and resilient to permit ofswinging said bar into a position for passing through said aperture.

6. The combination with a grid, of a swinging closure therefor, a bracket projecting outward from said closure through an aperture in said grid., a bar pivotally attached to said bracket adapted to lie parat lel to said grid inthe closed position oi said closure, a projection lon said bar for spring ing into engagement with a portion or' said grid to lock said closure in closed position, and a shoulder on said bar for locking with said grid to prevent accidental disengagement. l

v7. The combinatio with a grid, of a swinging closure therefor, a bracket projecting` outward `from said closure through an aperture in said'grid, a bar pivotally attached to said bracket adapted to lie parallel to said grid in the closed position or' said closure, and having means "for engaging said grid to lock the closure in closed position,

and a shoulder on said bari-'or locking` with said grid to prevent' accidental disengagement. v j

ln testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

Josnrn L. ninas 

